Our Legacy

We are inspired by tradition. We use the knowledge given to us by our founders to create a shared future

1958

PR trademark created after Charles Christensen bought rights from Poul Reimers Maskinfabrik. The business moves into valve production, making cylindrical lubricated plug valves for the energy industry

1960s

As Europe continues to rebuild its war-damaged cities, district heating systems become popular. This proves an important market for Brdr. Christensen’s valves. They’re still found in thousands of district heating systems and pumping stations

1972

Creation of Seguro Gate Valve at Brdr. Christensen

1975

Brdr. Christensen begins making pressure-balanced conical plug valves for the oil and gas industry. They quickly become the company’s most important product and are still exported worldwide today

1984

Kurt Erling Bang Christensen became co-owner of the company

1994

Collaboration with Exxon Mobil leads to the production of the twin pressure balanced plug valve, a safer alternative for the oil and gas industry

2001

Kurt Erling Bang Christensen assumes full control of the business as the sole proprietary

2016

Thomas Vennick Christensen, the grandson of the original Christensen brothers, takes over the business

Today

Brdr. Christensen ApS continues to invest in R&D, production processes, manufacturing equipment, and new technologies